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BFT ECOSOL User Manual

BFT ECOSOL
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COMPATIBLE WITH:
COMPATIBLE WITH:
LIBRA UL-R PRE-WIRED ENCLOSURE
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ECOSOL BOOK 2 OF 2
VERSION 101116
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BFT ECOSOL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBFT
ModelECOSOL
CategoryGate Opener
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ACCESSORIES

SOLAR PANEL

10 watts, 24v panel, up to 3 can be installed for increased charging capacity.

SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS

SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS

For residential and light commercial use, recommends a simple setup with specific components for optimum performance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GATE AUTOMATION INSTALLATION SAFETY

Installer's responsibility to comply with national and local laws, codes, and safety standards.

UL 325 VEHICULAR GATE AUTOMATION CLASSIFICATION

Classifies gate operators for residential, commercial, industrial, and restricted access applications.

UL 325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Details requirements for obstruction sensing systems and non-contact/contact devices for entrapment protection.

INSTALLATION SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

Warnings about improper installation, use, and general safety precautions for gate automation.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY

USER BEHAVIOR FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Advises on keeping people and property clear, checking safety devices, and proper maintenance.

THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

ECOSOL INTERFACE BOARD

Regulates power, monitors battery, manages power, processes commands, and receives radio commands.

LIBRA UL-R CONTROLLER

Controls operators, features self-learning torque settings, and adjustable gate leaf delay.

POSITIONING THE SOLAR PANEL

OPTIMAL SOLAR PANEL LOCATION

Locate panel in an unshaded area away from trees and tall structures for optimal sunlight.

SOLAR PANEL INCLINATION GUIDELINES

Degrees of inclination should be set according to location, with examples provided for Georgia and Wyoming.

WIRING THE SOLAR PANEL

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

BATTERY INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

Guidelines for adding batteries: use new, same-rating batteries, equalize charge, connect to specific terminals, and set dipswitch.

MOTOR CONNECTIONS

SAFETY DEVICES

PHOTO BEAM AND SAFETY EDGE SENSOR WIRING

Photo-beam sensors are for safety devices only; shows wiring diagram.

ECOSOL SETTINGS AND INDICATORS

LIBRA UL-R PROGRAMMING

CONTROLLER POWER-UP FOR PROGRAMMING

Install JP14 jumper on Ecosol board to power the Libra UL-R for programming.

JUMPER REMOVAL AFTER PROGRAMMING

Failure to remove the jumper will result in rapid battery discharge.

MAIN MENU NAVIGATION AND OPTIONS

PARAMETERS SUB-MENU

LOGIC SUB-MENU

INITIAL PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

ACCESSING THE PROGRAMMING MAIN MENU

Steps to enter the programming main menu and navigate it.

PERFORMING AUTOMATIC TORQUE ADJUSTMENT (AUTOSET)

How to perform AUTOSET for self-learning torque adjustment, with safety warnings.

RADIO TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING

PROGRAMMING BFT MITTO REMOTE CONTROLS

Step-by-step guide for programming BFT MITTO remote controls to the ECOSOL system.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

SYSTEM POWER AND MOVEMENT PROBLEMS

Steps to troubleshoot when the system does not power up or the gate doesn't move.

GATE STOPPING, REVERSING, OR CYCLING ISSUES

Troubleshooting steps for gate stopping/reversing, or stopping during opening cycles.

SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER OPERATION

Troubleshooting steps for system failure after days of operation, checking jumpers, wiring, and capacity.

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